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Dr. Cheryl Burtle’s Career at Logan is a ‘Dream Come True’

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Cheryl Burtle, DC (’99), RT (R) (BD) (ARRT), CCD® realized she wanted to become a chiropractor at the age of 12 when she accompanied her mother to a chiropractic appointment at the office of Lois Ward, DC (’63). “There were cards in the reception area at Dr. Ward’s office that said, ‘If you are interested in chiropractic, send this to Logan University,’” Dr. Burtle said. “So, I did, and I started receiving the Tower. I knew chiropractic was my calling.” After two years working as a radiologic technologist at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center in Farmington, Missouri, Dr. Burtle decided …

Understanding Dry Needling and Its Role in Healthcare

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Dry needling is an increasingly popular therapeutic technique used for managing muscle pain and dysfunction. While often associated with acupuncture, dry needling is a distinct practice rooted in Western medicine, focusing specifically on soft tissue manipulation. Its regulation and scope of practice vary by state, creating different legal and professional landscapes depending on location and practitioner qualifications. Although both dry needling and acupuncture involve the insertion of thin needles into the skin, their underlying principles and applications differ significantly. Acupuncture, grounded in traditional Chinese medicine, focuses on restoring the body’s energy flow (Qi) by stimulating specific meridian points. It is …

Women’s Clinic Offers Life-Changing Relief for Endometriosis Patients

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March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing the awareness and understanding of a condition that affects millions of women and adolescents of reproductive age worldwide. This painful disorder occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, leading to severe pain and reproductive complications. “Endometriosis can profoundly impact a woman’s life, causing debilitating pain affecting her ability to perform everyday activities,” said Emily Kliethermes, DC, lead clinician at the Foot Levelers Women’s Health Clinic at Logan University Health Centers’ Montgomery Health Center. “Our goal is for women to feel heard and know that …

DCs to-be Take on D.C. at ACA Annual Conference

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Five of Logan University’s Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) students had the opportunity to attend the American Chiropractic Association’s (ACA) Engage 2025 conference in Washington, D.C. earlier this year. As members of Logan’s Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA), the students accompanied ACA members as they lobbied on Capitol Hill for the Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act. Learn more about their experience in SACA and at the ACA Engage 2025 conference through the Q&A below. What is the ACA Engage Conference? Gail Savage, trimester 7 DC student: The ACA Engage conference is an annual conference and lobbying event attended by ACA members …

Symposium 2025: What’s New

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In celebration of its 90th Anniversary, Logan University looks forward to welcoming alumni and industry professionals to campus May 1-3, 2025, for an engaging and education-packed weekend. During Symposium 2025, attendees will earn 19 hours of continuing education credit, and have access to social events to reconnect with peers and an opportunity to witness University history during the investiture ceremony of Logan’s eighth president, Garrett Thompson, DC, PhD. Campus Updates: For the first time, Symposium will be held entirely on campus, which offers attendees the opportunity to see the various changes that have occurred in the last year. Fuhr Science …

The Future of Health Informatics and AI

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The field of health informatics is constantly evolving, blending technology with the healthcare system and businesses to improve patient care outcomes and population health. Health informatics manages, analyzes and uses healthcare data to streamline workflow processes with the goal of improving the quality and safety of patient care. There are several facets to healthcare informatics, including electronic health records (EHR), digital tools for remote healthcare, clinical decision support systems, data privacy and security, and interoperability. Recently, there has been an explosive growth in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector. Generative AI uses computer information technology to …